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Loch Ness is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Scotland, with people coming from far and wide to try and catch a glimpse of the famous 'Nessie'!
Quick Info
| Sleeps: 3 | Bedrooms: 2 |
| Changeover Day: Sat | Pets Allowed: Yes (1) |
| Bathrooms: 1 |
Within walking distance of the south shore of the magnificent loch lies Allt a'Mhuilinn, a charming detached stone built cottage with an unusual 'upside down' layout that really makes the most of the cottage with a spacious, airy living area upstairs and cosy bedrooms downstairs.
Allt a'Mhuilinn (pronounced alta-voolin) meaning the 'mill by the stream' is situated on the outskirts of the quiet village of Dores, near Inverness (8.5 miles). The building, situated down a private drive, is actually a lovingly converted meal mill that sits in its own picturesque private grounds, with the gentle wee Mhinisteir's burn meandering right alongside it.
The upstairs open plan living area is warm and bright and is surrounded by windows that add to the feeling of space and light. It has a well-equipped kitchen, as well as a dining area and comfortable sitting area heated by a solid fuel stove to keep the place nice and toasty. There is Freesat digital TV and a DVD player, as well as a number of DVDs to keep you entertained whilst you snuggle up in front of the stove of an evening. The dining area also has an extendable table that easily seats four and a CD player/radio with iPod dock. There is also WiFi internet access in the property.
The stylish master bedroom has an elegant king size canopied bed and French doors that lead straight out into the grounds. There is also a single bedroom ideal for an extra guest. A drop down side cot is also available for younger children, which can fit into either of the bedrooms. The bathroom with bath and shower over is fresh and modern and kept cosy by underfloor heating, perfect for when you get out of the shower!
Outside, there is an extensive gravelled area that provides ample parking, along with an attractive paved seating area (with BBQ) which incorporates one of the original millstones and is ideal for relaxing and enjoying beautiful Highland evenings.
The Highlands are an absolute haven for wildlife - keep an eye out for ospreys, tawny owls, pine martins, red squirrels, red and roe deer, otters and even basking seals!
If you fancy taking in a bit local hospitality, you should pay a visit to the picturesque local Dores Inn, just a few minutes walk away, for food and refreshment, or explore a bit further afield at Fort Augustus. Inverness itself has good road and rail links, as well as a programme of interesting exhibitions at the Inverness Museum and Gallery.
The famous Loch Ness is 23 miles long, a mile wide and 750 feet down at its deepest point! Why not take a stroll along the south shore to take in the stunning scenery and do some monster spotting? For something more strenuous you can walk along the South Loch Ness Trail, which starts a few miles outside of Fort Augustus and runs through Dores itself, ending at Torbreck near Inverness. The route is 28 miles in total and you can even cycle along parts of it, as well as along many of the quiet roads in the area which are ideal for bicycles. You could also consider the more ambitious Great Glen Way which runs down the north side of Loch Ness and you can explore by water too, by boat, canoe or kayak.
Day trips to Ullapool, Fort William and even Orkney and Skye are easily achievable from the cottage. Towering above Fort William lies the imposing Ben Nevis, the collapsed dome of a volcano, known locally as 'The Ben'. The name for this, the highest mountain in the British Isles, is taken from the Gaelic 'Beinn Nibheis' - 'Beinn' being mountain and 'Nibheis' meaning 'malicious' or 'venomous'. With the summit being up at 4,409 feet, where the ruins of an old observatory lie, it certainly is quite a challenge!
History enthusiasts will want to visit the Culloden battle field, with its visitor centre, exhibition and daily living history presentations. There are also watersports, fishing and golf locally, as well as skiing at Aviemore in the Cairngorms. You can take a boat trip from Inverness to go bottlenose dolphin spotting, or if you fancy sampling a 'wee dram' you can join a whisky trail at one of the local distilleries, the nearest being the Glen Ord distillery.
Local Events and Attractions
Please note: while we make every effort to be as accurate as possible, the actual position of the cottage indicated on the map above and the proximity of the amenities in the Local Info section cannot be guaranteed to be precise and should be used as a guide only.
Accommodation
Downstairs
Double bedroom (King-size) with French doors to garden
Single bedroom
Bathroom with bath and shower over, WC and wash basin
Upstairs
Sitting/dining room/kitchen with multi-fuel stove, TV/DVD, CD player/iPod dock, electric cooker, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, etc.
What's included
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
- WiFi
- Free
- Highchair
- Free
- Stair Gate
- Free
Available Extras
- Towels (per person)
- £5.00
- Cot
- £10.00
- Pet
- £20.00
Services
Bed linen is INCLUDED and towels are available to hire. Electricity is INCLUDED. Heating is by electric central heating and multi-fuel stove (starter pack INCLUDED). WiFi is INCLUDED (subject to a fair usage policy). A maximum of 1 pet is welcome at an additional charge (1 medium dog, 1 small dog or 1 cat). If you wish to bring any other pets please contact us and we will see what we can do.
Weekly Prices
The weekly guide prices for this property are shown below. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your holiday or calculate short break rates (where available).
- 2 Week Discount (£25)
- Save 15% w/c 13 Jul 19 From 13/07/2019 to 15/07/2019
- Save 15% w/c 20 Jul 19 From 20/07/2019 to 22/07/2019
- Save 10% w/c 27 Jul 19 From 27/07/2019 to 29/07/2019
- Save 10% w/c 03 Aug 19 From 03/08/2019 to 05/08/2019
- Christmas 2019 From 21/12/2019 to 27/12/2019
- New Year 2019 From 28/12/2019 to 03/01/2020
- October Half Term 2019 From 12/10/2019 to 14/10/2019
- October Half Term 2019 From 19/10/2019 to 21/10/2019
- October Half Term 2019 From 26/10/2019 to 28/10/2019
Changeover Day: Sat
| Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 3 |
| 29 Jun 2019 - 30 Aug 2019 | £650.00 |
| 31 Aug 2019 - 20 Sep 2019 | £550.00 |
| 21 Sep 2019 - 11 Oct 2019 | £450.00 |
| 12 Oct 2019 - 01 Nov 2019 | £550.00 |
| 02 Nov 2019 - 19 Dec 2019 | £395.00 |
| 20 Dec 2019 - 27 Dec 2019 | £650.00 |
| 28 Dec 2019 - 05 Jan 2020 | £650.00 |
| 06 Jan 2020 - 07 Feb 2020 | £395.00 |
| 08 Feb 2020 - 03 Apr 2020 | £450.00 |
| 04 Apr 2020 - 24 Apr 2020 | £550.00 |
| 25 Apr 2020 - 08 May 2020 | £450.00 |
| 09 May 2020 - 22 May 2020 | £550.00 |
| 23 May 2020 - 29 May 2020 | £650.00 |
| 30 May 2020 - 26 Jun 2020 | £550.00 |
| 27 Jun 2020 - 28 Aug 2020 | £650.00 |
| 29 Aug 2020 - 18 Sep 2020 | £550.00 |
| 19 Sep 2020 - 09 Oct 2020 | £450.00 |
| 10 Oct 2020 - 30 Oct 2020 | £550.00 |
| 31 Oct 2020 - 18 Dec 2020 | £395.00 |
| 19 Dec 2020 - 27 Dec 2020 | £650.00 |
| 28 Dec 2020 - 05 Jan 2021 | £650.00 |
| 06 Jan 2021 - 05 Jan 2022 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2022 - 05 Jan 2023 | POA |
Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking. If your party size changes for any reason after booking please let us know so we can ensure the accommodation provided meets your exact requirements.
Reviews
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Lovely location and cosy cottage. Clean and comfortable. Hope to go back next year.
worth every penny just for the views
Owners who live next door where very welcoming and made us feel welcome, and the house was just as per the advert on Uni...
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Beautiful cottage. Perfectly situated a few minutes walk from Loch Ness. Ideally situated if running the Loch Ness marat...
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Fabulously relaxing holiday
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